Time:	7:30pm
Date:	Jul 15 2008

This month's line-up of socializing and great short films includes:

Norma Grace: Directed, written and produced by Laurent Morlet; co-produced by Jennifer Glynn. Norma Grace, an aging actress, meets with her young and inexperienced agent in her Hollywood apartment—now it’s time for discussions, arguments, and disclosures…12 minutes

Val Verde: Directed by Helder K. Sun. Val Verde is a handcrafted loop film, made up of four 16mm frames sandwiched in between 35mm splicing tape which creates a kaleidoscope of sharp geometry and pulsating rhythms. 3 minutes

Essential Life: Directed, written by Jason Salzman; produced by Mike Genzel, Jason Salzman, Christa Miles, Sue Smith, and Scott Forrester. The story of our lives is sometimes told through the sound of the same tune. 24 minutes

Hug: Directed and written by Khary Jones; produced by Constance Kowtna. If Asa has his way, in a couple of hours, Drew, his friend and client, will have a record deal-- if Drew has his, Asa will just have to deal.16 minutes

Waves: Directed and written by Adrian Sitaru. At the seaside, on the beach, two people experience extreme situations.16 minutes

Filmmakers will be on hand for a Q&A after the screening.
Where: Poolside at the W Los Angeles – Westwood.
Price: Free for Film Independent members and their guests.
Reservations: Not required—first come, first served.